Bunbury   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

BUNBURY VOLKSWAGEN HANDICAP 1690m

Track: HVY9   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: +3m Entire Cutaway in straight.  

There should be a bit of pressure with More Than Enuff and Five Down pressing forward in advance of Famous Dain and Lano. TRUE PLAYER (3) looks a nice horse on the rise, showing plenty of ability when rounding up his rivals and winning comfortably at Northam last start. The form out of that race has been hot and Pike remains in the saddle from a good draw. Doubt we've seen the best of him yet and he can continue to win through the grades. MORE THAN ENUFF (6) just missed last start as an $11 chance at Pinjarra, finishing 0.6L off the winner. Third-up now and ready to strike, he maps for a lovely run in transit and he can be in the finish yet again. FAMOUS DAIN (1) got the job done here two back in narrow fashion before tiring over the longer journey last time out. He has the speed to roll across from out wide and if he runs up to his winning figure two back, he'll go close. LONG GENES (4) is building nicely this time in work and can put his best foot forward third-up into the campaign. UNCLE GERARD (8) finally draws a gate and can be a winning hope if he can settle closer. SUGGESTED PLAY: True Player can win again.
1 13617 FAMOUS DAIN
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan), Mrs D L Pearce, T Geddes, A P Rocchiccioli, D Boxtel, J Maas, Mrs J C Maas, Sangalli Bros (Mgr: A P Sangalli), A P Alsop & T J Criddle
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 9 at Pinjarra Rtg 66+ on June 21 over 2000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind First Encounter carrying 57kg at $7. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Rtg 66+ June 14 over 1690m on a rain affected track defeating Lord Gannicus carrying 55kg at $6.50. Back in trip today and can return to his best form.
12
LUCY FIORE
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
2 36x86 ALASKAN
NEVILLE PARNHAM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo) & Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 15 at Pinjarra Rtg 66+ on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Arcadia Knight carrying 56kg at $81. Last start 6th of 13 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on July 5 over 1412m, slow going 2.25 len behind Fancy Red carrying 59kg at $61. Low on confidence and hard to recommend.
1
CHRIS PARNHAM
Royal Blue, Lime Green Diagonal Stripes And Cap
3 31x51 TRUE PLAYER
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mungrup Pty Ltd (Mgr: G R Williamson), R F Drage, Mrs K M Drage, N G Hasch, A J L Durnin, S Taylor, C R Todd, Mrs B A Todd, L R Vincent, G R Browne, G K Buckley, J Simpson, D Della Rocca, B Downie, Mrs A L Jones, Ms G King, Mrs S Clarke & T Clarke
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 15 at this track Cl3 on June 5 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind King Hit carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Northam Cl3 June 25 over 1600m defeating Amazing Cheat carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Found his best form now. Continues to work through the grades and he ticks plenty of boxes.
5
WILLIAM PIKE
Black, Green Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap, Black Diamonds
4 27x02 LONG GENES
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss K M O'Heare, D A O'Heare, Mrs J Webster, M F Glazbrook, Ms J E Normandale, P J de Baugy, B D Hughes, Miss L Davidson, C J Kielman, Mrs J Kielman, S J Lally & G A Mabarrack
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 16 at Northam 0Mwly on June 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Platinum Shot carrying 57kg at $7.50. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Northam 0Mwly on July 2 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Amazing Cheat carrying 58.5kg at $6. Bounced back last start and he can build on that effort.
3
BRAYDEN GAERTH
Gold With Black W, Horse Overlay, Gold Sleeves With Black Seam, Gold Cap
5 510x0 MANZOR MAGIC
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Belhus Racing Sunset (Mgr: P V Morley)
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 10th of 14 at Northam Cl3 on June 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Random Rewards carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track Cl5 January 16 over 1690m defeating Runforrob with 59.5kg at $2.50. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
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CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 12x63 MORE THAN ENUFF
STEPHEN MILLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Miller, J S Brennan, Mrs L J Brennan, Miss Z G Scott, Ms S Scott, P Roach & Mrs A Chapman
Third-up today. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Chollima with 57kg at $31. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on June 28 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Arcadia Park with 57kg at $11. Building nicely and looks a winning contender.
6
B PARNHAM
Dark Blue, White Horseshoe With SJ, Horseshoes Sleeves
7 07x06 FIVE DOWN
LUKE FERNIE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
L K Fernie, C S Adams, M Shepherd, S R Kenny, N D Black, G Pegram, M Hennessy, Pink Pyranha Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), P J Evans, Prudence (Mgr: D Sheed) & Mrs S Jackson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at Northam 0Mwly on June 4 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Simply Thinkin' carrying 57.5kg at $18. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Bunbury All Weather Cl3 on July 3 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Lano carrying 60kg at $12. Will struggle again.
9
JADE MC NAUGHT
Pale Blue With Cerise Seams
8 56325 UNCLE GERARD
JASON PATEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P A Patterson
Most recently 5th of 16 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on June 28 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind God's Gate carrying 56kg at $13. The race before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 14 over 1400m, slow going head behind Chollima with 55.5kg at $21. May be able to sit closer today and can be in the finish.
4
HOLLY WATSON
Red, White And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
9 06151 LANO
ASHLEY MALEY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
P R Ferguson, B L Prideaux & A W Maley
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Bunbury All Weather Cl3 July 3 over 1500m defeating Sunny Times carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl5 on June 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind My Idol with 54.5kg at $6.50. Will give backers a sight.
8
NATASHA FAITHFULL
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap
10 16x82 NO PEER
DONNA RIORDAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms D A Riordan, S K Lynch, W B Jeffreys & P R Jeffreys
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Northam Cl5 on June 12 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Cross Statement carrying 54.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 2nd of 14 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on June 28 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Arcadia Park with 54.5kg at $91. Other runners rate better this time.
7
J AZZOPARDI
Light Blue, Orange Hoops And Cap
11 22408 ROYAL GAP
ASHLEY MALEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A W Maley, C L Staggard, Capsters Racing (Mgr: G Bailey) & Miss R L Povey
Last start got back early 8th of 11 at Northam 0Mwly on July 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Amazing Cheat carrying 55kg at $7.50. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 10 at this track Westspeed Plat on June 14 over 1690m, slow going 9 len behind Master Tactician carrying 58kg at $3.40. Looks tested in this line-up.
2
S O'DONNELL
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap
12 80x08 SEE YA CHAMP
GRAEME BALLANTYNE
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms D S Ballantyne, G C Ballantyne, R J Knight & P A Daniw
Third-up today. Not raced for 45 days. Resuming 10th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Prov Champ Heat on May 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Six Shooter carrying 54kg at $151. Last start got back early 8th of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on May 28 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Ideally carrying 56kg at $51. Prepared to risk.
10
MS J VALAS
Light Blue, Maroon Checks And Cap